SHEEP BUZZ NEWSLETTER

March 22, 2024

There will not be any announcement pages in the bulletin for Palm Sunday and Easter. Please be sure to read about all the upcoming events here.

March Council highlights:

• Per the extensive research done by Max Epling, the Finance committee suggested and Council approved signing up for Southern Mutual Insurance Company for GSLC insurance. Our previous insurance was through Church Mutual, who announced they were no longer going to cover GSLC.
• The Council discussed and is prayerfully considering names for members for the new Call Committee. After a period of discernment, discussion will be had as to the members to approach for this role.
• $3,000 in Thrivent Funds was approved by Council to be used for proposed for external property improvements.

Accolades:

• Youth & Family Committee review of their part of the constitution
• All those who worked on the reconceptualization of our worship bulletins
• All those who contributed to the youth fund
• Musicians & lectors for the mid-week Lenten services
• "Worship Matters” leaders for their preparation and session facilitation
• Max Epling for his thorough investigation of new insurance options for GSLC
• Karl Westerville for his extensive knowledge and countless hours spent on the new Building Manual which contains information and on procedures on emergencies and normal operations, building systems, maintenance calendars, and contacts. This will assist in keeping our property safe and well maintained.

Join us SUNDAY March 24th, after the second service for a Family Fellowship Brunch! We will grab McAlister's Deli or bring your own lunch; we will gather together back in Fellowship Hall and enjoy each others company. All are welcome!

Grab a postcard at the "Welcome Desk". Write a quick note on the back and invite a friend or a neighbor to our Holy Week services. This is great news, let's share it with the world!

Fellowship is hosting an Easter Breakfast, Easter morning between services, beginning at 9:30 AM. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall a dish to share.

YOU DIDN'T TELL ME

One year I asked a couple to help lector during one of our Holy Week services. They said “sure”. I thought nothing more about it until later when they both appeared in my office and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me?” Naively, I asked “Tell you what?”.

In their 70+ years, no one had told them about Holy Week and the services that recall the events....

Click here to read the conclusion...

WE NEED YOUR HELP

FOR HOLY WEEK

We still need a few roles filled for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Please sign up if you are able to assist us. Also, please check our regular servant schedule to see if you are scheduled for Easter morning. Thank you.

 The next Yarn Angels meeting will be held on Monday, April 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the home of Melinda Mundis. Light refreshments will be provided. If you need directions, please contact the office.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: LUTHERAN COALITION

On Good Shepherd will begin helping to build a Habitat for Humanity house with the Lutheran Coalition for Habitat. The house will be for a community servant such as a teacher or bus driver and will be in Marietta. Work days will be Saturdays from 7:45 – 4. Click the button below to see the activities for each work week and for registration instructions: The address is: 106 Griggs Street, Marietta 30064

Thank you to all those that helped support our efforts walking either downtown or here at Good Shepherd. We had a beautiful afternoon walking for such a good cause. Thank you also for all the donations made to support the Atlanta Food Bank. We raised over $3,000 to date! How Amazing! Please bring your coin boxes back this Sunday, Place them in the designated basket on the Welcome Desk!

We continue our recycling initiatives. We appreciate all help from congregation members to keep these items out of landfills. 

1. ORAL CARE WASTE 

2. HEFTY ORANGE ENERGY BAGS: (first Sunday of the month-Please remove labels (see below)

3. BATTERIES: (Size D and smaller) 

4. OLD EYEGLASSES

5. POPTABS

6. PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE BOTTLES

We need to remove labels from these bottles try these methods:

1. Warm the label in the sun
2. Use a hairdryer for heat
3. Put bottle in a glass of very hot water

We are also now supporting Drake Closet, a clothing boutique that collects women's clothing, accessories, shoes, boots and jewelry donations. The proceeds from the boutique sales benefit The Drake House, which supplies housing for a defined time to women who have met with financial, employment, or family difficulties and are seeking or entering the workplace. Caring for Creation will collect SEASONAL, clean and like new donations and deliver to the Drake House as needed. Look for the big orange drop-off bin in Fellowship Hall.

Handmade Card ministry at GSLC

All OCCASION cards are available for a donation of $2.00 per card. All proceeds will support our Good Shepherd Youth Mission Trips. This ministry is being hosted by Molly Maher, Linda Rowell and Pam Hough.

NEW SMILE CARDS-Be the reason someone smiles today! Your card ministry presents Smile Cards! Each Smile Card includes seven mini envelopes, each one with a “smile” message inside. Your recipient can open all the envelopes at one time or open one for each day of the week. Give someone the gift of smiles! Suggested donation for a Smile Card - $4.00.”

MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION

PIE DAY

Pie Day was a fun and tasty success after filling all the envelopes to support our youth going on summer trips; including the National Youth Gathering, Affirm and some local mission trips! All our staff took pies to the face and lots of yummy pie was shared and eaten! Thank you to all who donated, made pie and took a pie in the face.

Welcome to Campus Ministry Madness, a friendly fundraising competition between LuMin Ministries! From Sunday, March 17 to Monday, April 8, support your team’s campus ministry and help them earn points! Check back every Monday to see the standings! 100% of your donation will go to the Lutheran Campus Ministry site you choose to support! Donate Here!

DATES TO REMEMBER

This is our submission form for you to submit non-urgent prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours, usually around 3 PM. As always, if you have an urgent prayer request, please contact Pastor by cell or email. 

If you would like to pray for others, as part of our prayer circle, please contact our Office Coordinator and she can add you to the Prayer Circle group.